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| Matara Central College | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
Sri Lanka | |
| Information | |
| Type | Mixed Government School |
| Motto | අපි ඔබේ ජීවය වෙමු (We shall be your life) |
| Established | 1932 |
| Grades | 6–13 |
| Number of students | Over 3000 |
| Color(s) | Blue and white |
| Website | www |
Matara Central College is a mixed school in Matara City. It is located in Matara District, southern part of Sri Lanka.
Matara Central College was Established in 1932. It was populated as central college and now it is established as a National School under category of the Ministry of Education, Sri Lanka.
Blue and White are the school colors.
Today Matara Central College has over 3000 students and they are guided by the principal, six deputy principals and 130 teachers.
| Principal | Time Period |
|---|---|
| Mr. B. Chanrasena | 1932.01.01 – 1933.07.02 |
| Mr. C. Silve | 1933.07.03 – 1937.05.02 |
| Mr. D.C. Hewavitharana | 1937.05.03 – 1939.05.03 |
| Mr. J.P.C. Abyakoon | 1939.05.04 – 1948.09.01 |
| Mr. D. Deevasurendra | 1948.09.02 – 1948.11.02 |
| Mr. G.C.S. Veerasuriya | 1948.11.03 – 1952.11.02 |
| Mr. F.D. Nagahawatta | 1952.11.03 – 1961.01.01 |
| Mr. H.G. Ganathilaka | 1961.01.02 – 1970.10.01 |
| Mr. J.P.Samarasinhla | 1970.10.02 – 1973.09.19 |
| Mrs.Wicramathilaka | 1973.09.20 – 1975.12.31 |
| Mr. S.H. Kumarasingha | 1976.01.01 – 1978.02.09 |
| Mr. C. Senaweera | 1978.02.10 – 1988.02.04 |
| Mr. R.B. Piyasena | 1988.02.05 – 1996.12.05 |
| Mr. K.A. Somapala | 1996.12.06 – 2006.07.05 |
| Mr. L.G.S. Yaapa | 2006.07.06 – 2007.07.14 |
| Rev. A. Gunarathana Thero | 2007.07.15 – 2009.10.26 |
| Mr. R.M. Premathilaka | 2009.10.27 – Now |
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